The Bahamas has the highest prevalence of obesity in adults among the countries in the Americas, according to a recently released Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) study.

Researchers from the University of Warwick have found new clues about what happens in the brain that leads to alcohol ...

July 14 (UPI) -- Health experts say in recent years the number of kids taken ill after ingesting nicotine products has surged ...

They may look like tiny pillows, but they pack a toxic punch. Cigarette smoking has plummeted dramatically since 1965, but in recent years, nicotine use is on the rise thanks to vapes and nicotine ...

Experts and activists have warned of the dangers of vaping among teens, linking it to lung damage, heart issues, and addiction.

High blood pressure in teens The study is observational, meaning that while it shows associations, it cannot prove that PFAS exposure is the cause of the elevated blood pressure, Zhang said.

High blood pressure in teens The study is observational, meaning that while it shows associations, it cannot prove that PFAS exposure is the cause of the elevated blood pressure, Zhang said. While ...

A study from JAMA Pediatrics compares states that have permissive gun laws with others that have strict regulations. The states with tougher rules did not see a rise in gun deaths among children ...

DC Hundreds of teens cause chaos at Navy Yard Police in Navy Yard dealt with a violent teen gathering near Nationals Park.

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“Things that can directly cause high blood pressure in our kids are things like a diet high in salt, high in fats and sugars, and also high in cholesterol,” she said. She said our BMI and, more ...